The Fort Collins Senior Center FRIENDS group host ‘A Taste of Wellness: Food & Information That’s Easy to Digest’ at the Senior Center on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
The event focus is on opportunities for adults to select healthy food options when dining at local eateries. Samples of unique, tasty foods with high nutritional value are offered by Café Mexicali; CSU Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center; Garbanzos; Great Harvest Bread Company; Hilton Hotel; Mad Greens; Poudre Valley Hospital; Spoons; Sprouts; The FOCO Café; The Little Bird Bakeshop; UC Hospitality Services and more.
Plus, presentations on improving health through nutrition:
• Benefits of Nutrition and Making Healthy Choices at Restaurants. Shelby Cox, MS, RDN, Clinical Services, Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center at CSU.
• Portion Distortion: How to Keep Your Serving Size and Your Waist Under Control. Diane Horak, Health and Wellness Director, City of Ft. Collins/Columbine Health Systems/UC Health partnership.
• Preparation Tips using Super Food Recipes. Chefs from UC Hospitality Services (PVH & MCR).
Coupons, menus, and door prizes add to the bounty. Tickets at the door are $5/person. All proceeds benefit enhancements to the Fort Collins Senior Center Fitness Center. For reservations and information, please contact: Barbara Schoenberger at (970) 231-7279, or barbararoseks@gmail.com.